Hurkacz wins Marseille Open, beats Bonzi in straight sets

Top-seeded Hurkacz defeated World No.60 Bonzi 6-3, 7-6(4) in an hour and 31 minutes to clinch his sixth tour-level title and first since Halle last year.

FILE PHOTO: Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz won the ATP250 tournament in Marseille, France on Sunday. | Photo Credit: AFP

Hubert Hurkacz beat local favourite Benjamin Bonzi in straight sets to win the ATP250 tournament in Marseille on Sunday.

That winning feeling 😮‍💨@HubertHurkacz defeats Bonzi to become the Marseille champion 🏆#Open13Provencepic.twitter.com/3W9Te7Pyse

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 26, 2023

Top-seeded Hurkacz defeated World No.60 Bonzi 6-3, 7-6(4) in an hour and 31 minutes to clinch his sixth tour-level title and first since Halle last year.

World No.11 Hurkacz hit 19 aces, saved three set points at 5-6 in the second set before holding firm in the tie-break to win his first title of the 2023 season.

“I think my game is getting better,” said Hurkacz in the post-match interview. “I’m super happy with the way I competed today. I was able to come up with some good shots and good serves in the important moments, so I’m really happy with that.”

The 26-year-old Pole will move to within 96 points of World No. 10 Holger Rune of Denmark in the ATP Rankings on Monday.